Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. minor
Giant Chinquapin
Also known as: Castanea chrysophylla var. minor Benth. +2 more
- Castanea chrysophylla var. minor Benth.
- Castanopsis chrysophylla subsp. minor (Benth.) A.E.Murray
- Castanopsis chrysophylla var. minor (Benth.) A.DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Fagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Chrysolepis chrysophylla var. minor (commonly known as Giant Chinquapin) is a shrub within the Fagaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Chrysolepis chrysophylla, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon
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